La Limyè Ministries

Amy Carmichael once said: "If one is preparing to storm the bastions of heathendom, it will not do to blench at creepie-crawlies." I'd say I have done pretty well dealing with the gigantic roaches and lizards. I think I am winning the battle with the misquitoes...I'd even give myself a pat on the back for checking all corners of my house only once every night after finding a snake in the backyard. But I have new visitors now, and quite frankly I am not too fond of them. RATS! After doing my nightly checks for the boogieman, I found these little friends welcoming theirselves in. Ofcourse, I call my boyfriend because that creature has just caused my already high stress levels to elevate, and I just know Marckenzy loves to deal with my high maintance, no tolerance, Americanized I want them dead now attitude! I also called  mama, both of whom said "do not worry about it, they will not bother you!" After my friend with an 8inch long tail decided to clim...

I awaken to the wails of a dog being murdered...and the voodoo drums begin to get louder and louder. They raise the spirits, they sacrifice, and they dance. They dance forhim. They dance for the devil himself and at 2am I am awake and listening and there is no escaping. I do not get to change the channel or look the other way. I can not ignore it or pretend like it is not real. But I try to and I repent. But no,  I should not ignore it because I know it is real. The murders are real The hunger is real The devil is real The cries are real The prostitution, and disease, and all my precious brown eyed babies over here are real. It is all real. There is no escaping the reality. So what is the conclusion? Deal with it by acting upon it. We are going to have to deal with it when Jesus askes us if we are a sheep or goat. If we fed His people or not. So let us start now... Me and you together. Do not have contractors install better windows so you can tune out all the noise...

One year ago today I moved to the beautiful island of Haiti. One year ago today I can remember mixed emotions. My life had been shattered and would never be mended again. I remember saying my goodbyes to my normal life, to everything that was familiar to me. Goodbye to my family not knowing when I would see them again. One year ago today I remember walking down a dark sketchy alley trying to buy a mattress. One year ago today I remember crying my self to sleep wondering how Gods plan would unfold. One year later I have learned a new culture and customs and the one I grew up with is now foreign. One year later I now say goodbyes to the multitude that die from treatable preventable diseases and still wonder when, if I will see them again. One year later, that mattress is still comfy but most nights its too hot and the cement floor on the porch is much more inviting. One year later I still cry myself to sleep. I have been pulled out of my comfort zone and thrown into the war. I...

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE LA LIMYE NOW HAS A ROOF!!!! Technically it is only the ceiling of the first floor but it will be used as a roof until the second floor is made! GOD IS GOOD! We cannot say thank-you enough and we cannot send praises enough to our amazing King Jesus for bringing us this far. My faith has been strengthened by the love and support of you all who have made this vision come true. I would say we are at the half way mark. It is half way livable! May God's name be glorified each step of the way as we continue to try and shine HIS light into the country of Haiti. Now I know you all are wondering... what is next?! We have to plaster the walls with cement. (smooth out the cinder blocks and fill in the rebar holes) needed: 2 loads of white sand at $125.00usd each 300 bags of cement at $8.50usd each We are in communication with a water well drilling ministry and looking at a dual system so that the children's home as well as the communi...

I have had many girls email me expressing their desires to live overseas and live out the Great Commission. (I am still praying about where all the guys are!)... but since I am no expert at this life I have decided to look at the words of Amy Carmichael and Elizabeth Elliott for advice! First question: Are you a fool? First answer: YES! For the same reason Apostle Paul was, for Christs sake "We follow a stripped and crucified Savior, those words go very deep. They touch everything- motives, purposes, decisions, everything. Let them be with you as you prepare your spirit for the new life. Dear, you are coming to a battlefield. Don't play through life." "A new arrival might at first see only flowers and babies and bright faces and you will feel, I hope, a general sweetness and happiness...under the sweetness there is a real cross." "Is the work for which we want the money Gods chosen work for us or our chosen work for Him?" "If one is pr...

Is this your house Ellen? It is so pretty!!! No Sindy, this is not my house. This is a convenient store, not my pantry. He r first time out of the village and into a store where she was allowed to choose whatever she wanted was a dream come true for this little 7 year old. Sindy         Sindy's house She chose the 1/2 gallon jug of juice. No, not because she is greedy. No, not because she is selfish. She chose it because she knows she will share it with the rest of the family and it might be the only clean liquid that goes down her throat for the next few days. So we bought juice and crackers and bread and   I went to sleep knowing that no hunger pains would come that night. 1 night down, 364 more to beat. Marvens house The storm moves in and the rain begins to fall and I begin thanking God, because the rain cools off the house. At 2am I awake realizing the rain has stopped, I am sweating, and I begin to pout. I take a towel throw it on t...